Public PolicyThe American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. Membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside the United States. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.https://www.asm.org/index.php/public-policy-2/137-policy/documents/statements-and-testimony
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:09:48 -0500Joomla! - Open Source Content Managementen-gbJanuary 28, 2015 - ASM Statement on the President’s Proposed 2016 Budget to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteriahttps://www.asm.org/index.php/public-policy-2/137-policy/documents/statements-and-testimony/93355-ar-2015
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The ASM released a statement on the President’s Proposed 2016 Budget to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

The ASM sent a letter to Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) endorsing the bill which would provide a five percent increase in funding for biomedical research supported by the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies involved in biomedical research.

During the FDA Public Workshop “Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)” held on January 8-9, the ASM and the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV) have commented on the implementation of this plan in clinical laboratories.

The ASM sent a letter to members of Congress supporting passage of an FY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill to provide sustained and predictable federal funding for life science research and public health programs.

The ASM sent a message to members about a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy program that solicits the global community to share innovative ideas that deliver practical and cost-effective innovations to address this crisis, to improve delivery of care, and stem the spread of Ebola virus disease.

The ASM sent a letter to Sylvia M. Burwell, Secretary US Department of Health & Human Services with recommendations concerning scientific resources that are needed in response to the Ebola virus outbreak.

The ASM sent a letter to David Nabarro, M.D., Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola Virus Disease with recommendations concerning scientific resources that are needed in response to the Ebola virus outbreak.